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Picture turquoise seas, coral gardens, fringing reefs, sea grass areas, mangroves and lagoons full of colourful fish and corals as well as white, palm-fringed beaches and you’re dreaming of the Malindi Marine Nature Reserve.
How does one describe 'more beautiful, special'? This is a veritable paradise providing the perfect getaway.
The Malindi Marine Nature Reserve is a beautiful protected area on the east coast of Kenya. The main attractions of these two marine parks are:
Snorkelling and diving are some of the best ways to really appreciate what is down there, but even if you are not keen to stick your head under water you can still marvel at the underwater world with a glass bottom boat trip.
Fishing is not allowed within the two marine parks, but limited fishing is allowed within the reserve and deep-sea fishing is a popular activity.
Sunbathing can be done anywhere on the reserve’s beaches but a popular spot is Magic Island which disappears at high tide and magically re-appears at low tide.
Green and hawksbill turtle breed in the park, and you can also find other turtles as well as dolphins and about 300 species of fish.
Many birds can be found in the reserve and guided tours are possible.
Other watersports are also very popular and all are offered along the coast. Think windsurfing, kite surfing, and surfing as well as jet skiing, parasailing and dhow sailing. What better way to end the day on a traditional dhow, having a drink whilst the sun sets in a beautiful African sky.
The easiest way to get to the Malindi Marine Nature Reserve is to fly from Nairobi or Mombasa to Malindi (MYD). If you are in Nairobi you could also book a flight to Mombasa and drive up from there. From Mombasa to Malindi is between 2 and 3 hours’ drive.
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It is possible to drive from Nairobi to Malindi although this is a long drive.
If you are considering driving to Malindi from Nairobi, you could consider driving through Tsavo East NP to add a game drive to your day and at the same time avoiding spending more hours on the infamous Mombasa Rd.
Kenya lies on the equator and Malindi’s coastal climate is tropical with warm weather year-round. Daytime temperatures range between 26°C / 78.8°F and 32°C / 89.6°F, with slightly cooler nights. January, February and March are the hottest months.
Malindi can be visited at any time of the year, but be aware of Kenya’s seasons. It has a dry season from June to October, a wet season called ‘short rains’ in November and December, another dry spell in January and February, followed by the ‘long rains’ in March, April and May.
Between March and June visibility in the reserve can be severely reduced due to silt from the Galana River mouth which is not far from the Malindi Marine Nature Reserve. Avoid these months if the main reason for your visit is the underwater world.
Malindi is sometimes called ‘little Italy’ and some of the best restaurants are owned by Italians, so a great pizza and beautiful pasta dishes are easy to find. Being on the coast means it is always hot in Malindi so there is always a good excuse to try the excellent Italian gelato.
Seafood can be found everywhere, is super fresh and delicious. But of course there are other options too, including Kenya’s own nyama choma (barbequed meat), ugali and other local dishes.
Some restaurants are located right on the beach and offer spectacular views right from your table.
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